Kay Mccarter Ball

Kay McCarter Ball, 89, of Toledo and Robbinston, ME, died peacefully on Tuesday, April 4th at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg. Kay was born on March 9, 1928 in Plainfield, NJ and grew up in Buffalo and Syracuse, NY. She attended Ogontz Junior College and the University of Arizona before marrying William B. Ball, Jr. in 1949. Kay and Bill moved to Perrysburg permanently in 1964. She is survived by their three daughters, Sarah Strickland (Robbinston, ME), Peggy Ottman (Wilton, CT), and Libby Tyler (Sacramento, CA); sons-in-law Paul Strickland, John Ottman and Kit Tyler; and their seven grandchildren: Kate Strickland, Claire Strickland Giblin; Bill, Elizabeth and Jack Ottman, and Nick and Henry Tyler. Kay was predeceased by her husband Bill (1991), and their son William B. Ball, III (1954). Kay expressed deep love for her family in many special ways, the most important legacy being her beloved camp in Robbinston, Maine. For five-generations Kay’s family has gathered there every summer, creating a strong foundation of love and memories that they share today. An outspoken ambassador and cheerleader for Perrysburg and Toledo, Kay gave tirelessly of her time and resources to support the community she held so dear. She was a volunteer to her very core, and her energy and enthusiasm benefited many organizations including The Toledo Museum of Art, Historic Perrysburg, The Country Garden Club of Perrysburg, The Way Public Library, Braden’s Church and Historic Toledo, to name just a few. Kay will be remembered as a friend, mentor, and inspiration to young and old alike. As one friend said recently, “I think of Kay often - how many meetings did she drag us all to! I will remember her as a great lady who always spoke the truth.” A celebration of Kay’s life will be held at 11:30 A.M. on Thursday, April 13th, 2017 at the Carranor Hunt & Polo Club, 502 E. Second St., Perrysburg, OH 43551. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to The Toledo Museum of Art, the Robbinston Historical Society, or the Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics (FAST).